{"product_id":"9781550925203","title":"Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings-10th Edition: Save Money, Save the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncreasing the energy efficiency of your home can save you money, help the environment, and enhance your comfort, but how do you decide which improvements are the most beneficial and cost-effective? Completely revised to incorporate the latest developments in green technology, \u003ci\u003eThe Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive resource for consumers who want to better their home's performance while reducing their energy bills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell-organized and highly readable, \u003ci\u003eThe Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings\u003c\/i\u003e begins with an overview of the relationships between energy use, economics, and the environment. Updated and expanded chapters focus on specific aspects of any home, such as heating and cooling, ventilation, electronics, lighting, cooking, and laundry, and provide helpful explanations for each, including:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEnergy use characteristics   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparisons between available technologies   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCost-effective repair and replacement options   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance for finding the right equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive resource is packed with tips on improving existing equipment and guidance for when and why to invest in new purchases, as well as a reminder to check local government and utilities for purchase or retrofit grants or incentives. It is a must-read for anyone concerned about reducing both their energy bills and their environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Thorne Amann\u003c\/b\u003e is the buildings program director at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of BuildingGreen, Inc, executive editor of \u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Building News\u003c\/i\u003e, and author of \u003ci\u003eGreen Building Products\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYour Green Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Ackerly\u003c\/b\u003e is a researcher at the Center for the Built Environment and a graduate student in architecture ate the University of California, Berkeley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47172535091440,"sku":"9781550925203","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781550925203_p0.jpg?v=1763750750","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781550925203","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}